Finding the Third Proportional to 165,454 and 358,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 165,454 and 358,900 is: 778,519.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
165,454 : 358,900 = 358,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
165,454/358,900 = 358,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
165,454x = 358,900 × 358,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
165,454x = 128,809,210,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,809,210,000/165,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,519.77
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